Campgrounds for backpackers in Wales

Waunbayvil Camping

• Pop-up site on a 40-acre wildlife haven with a pond and woodland
• Cardigan, Castell Henllys and Poppit Sands within 20 minutes' drive
• Three miles from the Pembrokeshire coast at Ceibwr

Cherryberry Lodges

• Quiet leafy site in Abergavenny next to Brecon Beacons National Park
• Watersports and fishing at Llangorse Lake and Llandegfydd Reservoir
• Surrounded by heaps of spectacular hiking and cycling routes

7 Acres Camping

• No-frills wild camping fields and woodland at Hook in Pembrokeshire
• A 25-minute drive to Newgale Beach; half an hour to Oakwood Theme Park
• Off-grid site 10 minutes’ walk to the Cleddau Estuary and shops

The Laws Pasture

• Simple pitches at a Mid Wales family farm with gorgeous views
• A five-minute drive from Knighton and the edge of the Shropshire Hills
• Close to walks including Offa's Dyke Path and Heart of Wales Trail

Escape Camping

• Remote rural site with spectacular views, close to Trefeglwysv village
• Pony trekking, paintballing, fishing and golf locally
• Woodland area, stream and woodland paths leaving from the grounds

Maesmawr Farm Resort

• Level site with mountain views, close to the River Severn
• Family-run with priority on customer service
• Within half a mile of Caersws village and the Mid Wales Arts Centre

Pen Cefn Farm

• Glamping with a wild vibe on a sheep farm near Conwy in North Wales
• A 35-minute drive to Snowdonia National Park; 10 minutes to Colwyn Bay
• Dog-friendly site; beach, pub and shopping within 10 minutes’ drive

Pengarreg Caravan & Camping Park

Penhill Farm Caravan Park

• Scenic farm site with public walking path accessible from the grounds
• A 10-minute drive to Llandeilo and 15 minutes to Carreg Cennen Castle
• Hair salon at the park and country roads for cycling in the surrounds

Hendwr Caravan Park

Penrallt Coastal Campsite

Glan Mydyr Woodland Yurts

• Peaceful glamping site on six acres of woods and meadow
• Around five minutes' drive from Aberaeron and 15 from New Quay
• Communal room with kitchen, sofas, books, games and woodburner

The Hideaway Wild Camping Retreat

• Bell tent at pop-up Anglesey site five mins' drive from the coast
• Cemaes Bay five minutes’ drive; Newborough Forest 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with free-range chickens and ducks for fresh eggs

Cerrighedd

• Wild camping field with sea and hill views in Snowdonia National Park
• A 20-minute walk to Barmouth beach; Harlech Castle a 15-minute drive
• Peaceful off-grid site off the A496, close to the beach and mountains

Cae Clyd Campsite and Touring Park

• Family-run site two minutes' walk from a private beach
• Spectacular views and sunsets close to Snowdonia National Park
• Five minutes from the Lon Eifion cycling and walking path